Team Lead (Assembly) / 3rd Shift (8:00 pm to 6:00 am)

Danfoss GmbH; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Team Lead (Assembly) for the 3rd shift (8:00 pm to 6:00 am) at our on-site facility. You will assist the Supervisor in coordinating and motivating the assembly team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role focuses on coaching, training, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including planning, meetings, and evaluating performance while ensuring adherence to standard work and lean principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years’ manufacturing or repair experience in similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Drive for results.
• Preferred: Vocational School training and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety initiatives and regulations.
• Support Engineering Labor Standards and Lean culture initiatives.
• Assist in planning and managing personnel, technology, and materials; support meetings; contribute to evaluations.
• Communicate with peers, supervisors, and engineers to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide coaching, training, and skill development; promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Review PC boards, audit standard work, diagnose production issues, and support related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Drive for results

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational School training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Team Lead (Assembly) / 3rd Shift (8:00 pm to 6:00 am)

The Impact You'll Make

Assist the Supervisor in the coordination, facilitation and motivation of the activities of all assigned employees to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, lean and efficiency goals. Lead by example in areas such as safety, ethical standards, attendance, sense of urgency, team philosophy, initiative, quality assurance, standard work, 5-S, product knowledge, positive attitude, interpersonal communication skills and professional presence.

This is a 3rd Shift position, working Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure compliance with Danfoss safety initiatives and regulations, including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine guarding, ergonomic practices, lockout/tagout, SDS procedures, OSHA requirements, and Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Support Engineering Labor Standards, Quality Standards, and other Danfoss policies, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a lean culture philosophy.
• Assist the Supervisor in planning and managing personnel, technology, and materials; support meetings (safety, start-up, 2nd tier, Continuous Improvement Team, etc.); and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers, supervisors, and engineers to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, standard work compliance, and achievement of departmental, plant, division, and corporate goals.
• Provide employee coaching, training, and skill development; lead by example to build a cohesive, improvement-oriented team and maintain a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Review PC boards, audit standard work, assist in assessing and diagnosing production-related issues, meet supervisor-established standards, and perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ manufacturing or repair experience in similar manufacturing/production environment
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Drive for results

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Vocational School training, which includes comparable experience.
• Experience with ERP systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands for tools and small components
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs regularly
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crawl for certain tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Works in a production environment where inattention could cause injury

This is a safety sensitive position.

This position is classified as Safety-Sensitive under the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.